Frequently Asked Questions
What is involved with being part of Film Whanganui, either as a location, industry, or people listing?
This is a free listing service to connect production companies with local crew, services and locations. We aim to put interested production companies directly in touch with you, we don't negotiate on your behalf. Talk to us to find out more.
What type of listings can be submitted to Film Whanganui?
Anyone living, or businesses working, within the area covered by Film Whanganui who have some relevance to the film industry are welcome to submit a listing. Relevance to the film industry is defined as having experience or connection to one or more of the categories defined within Film Whanganui. The main categories within Film Whanganui are for film industry, film crew, and film locations. The industry category includes business services that can be useful for local supply to or support of the film industry such as catering, transport, or hire services. The crew category has sub-categories for individual contractors or production companies, those with department experience, as well as actors or talent.
How do I add myself or my business to Film Whanganui?
Fill out this online form to start the process off for those in the industry or providing something that could be used by it locally.
What types of location are acceptable for Film Whanganui?
Production companies could look for a variety of locations, depending on period and theme. Whatever the style and scale of a production, they'll need good access and parking. If you're not sure if your location is appropriate, talk to us.
How do I add my building or location to Film Whanganui?
Fill out this online form to start the process off for locations.
Who is managing Film Whanganui?
Whanganui’s Regional Film Office is based at economic development agency Whanganui & Partners Film Whanganui works closely with the New Zealand Film Commission and the Regional Film Offices New Zealand (RFONZ) network. Film Whanganui is the first point of contact for screen production enquiries to Whanganui and is managed by Emma Bugden.
What area does Film Whanganui cover?
Whanganui & Partners are mandated to work within the Whanganui region. However, areas of Manawatū-Whanganui that are not part of other regional film offices can also be served by Film Whanganui, working closely with the relevant Councils.
What photographs are acceptable for Film Whanganui?
What are the terms of use for using Film Whanganui?
Please see this page terms and conditions.
How do I edit my Film Whanganui listing?
Submit another listing with the same title, but tick the 'update' box at the top of the form, and add all the changes you want. The submitted form will be processed and your current listing updated within a few days of receipt. For urgent enquiries please contact Film Whanganui directly.
How do I remove my Film Whanganui listing?
Please contact Film Whanganui office for more information.
This is a free listing service to connect production companies with local crew, services and locations. We aim to put interested production companies directly in touch with you, we don't negotiate on your behalf. Talk to us to find out more.
What type of listings can be submitted to Film Whanganui?
Anyone living, or businesses working, within the area covered by Film Whanganui who have some relevance to the film industry are welcome to submit a listing. Relevance to the film industry is defined as having experience or connection to one or more of the categories defined within Film Whanganui. The main categories within Film Whanganui are for film industry, film crew, and film locations. The industry category includes business services that can be useful for local supply to or support of the film industry such as catering, transport, or hire services. The crew category has sub-categories for individual contractors or production companies, those with department experience, as well as actors or talent.
How do I add myself or my business to Film Whanganui?
Fill out this online form to start the process off for those in the industry or providing something that could be used by it locally.
What types of location are acceptable for Film Whanganui?
Production companies could look for a variety of locations, depending on period and theme. Whatever the style and scale of a production, they'll need good access and parking. If you're not sure if your location is appropriate, talk to us.
How do I add my building or location to Film Whanganui?
Fill out this online form to start the process off for locations.
Who is managing Film Whanganui?
Whanganui’s Regional Film Office is based at economic development agency Whanganui & Partners Film Whanganui works closely with the New Zealand Film Commission and the Regional Film Offices New Zealand (RFONZ) network. Film Whanganui is the first point of contact for screen production enquiries to Whanganui and is managed by Emma Bugden.
What area does Film Whanganui cover?
Whanganui & Partners are mandated to work within the Whanganui region. However, areas of Manawatū-Whanganui that are not part of other regional film offices can also be served by Film Whanganui, working closely with the relevant Councils.
What photographs are acceptable for Film Whanganui?
- Professionally taken photos are preferred and recommended for all location and crew (actor) listings.
- You can find local photographers using the free Digital Whanganui online listings service (www.digitalwhanganui.org.nz)
- Photographs submitted with industry listings can either be a logo or a mixture of both.
- Please do not submit any photographs with visible text or wording, other than that included as part of a company logo.
- Multiple photographs can be submitted to enhance your location listings or show aspects of your crew or industry listings. Please contact Film Whanganui office for more information on how to submit multiple photographs.
- Film Whanganui reserve the right to reject any submitted photographs, for any reason, and without disclosing that reason other than to contact you requesting a re-submission.
- Recommended file types for photos are JPEG or JPG
- Recommended file types for logos is PNG or GIF
- Maximum file size for all uploads is 20mb.
What are the terms of use for using Film Whanganui?
Please see this page terms and conditions.
How do I edit my Film Whanganui listing?
Submit another listing with the same title, but tick the 'update' box at the top of the form, and add all the changes you want. The submitted form will be processed and your current listing updated within a few days of receipt. For urgent enquiries please contact Film Whanganui directly.
How do I remove my Film Whanganui listing?
Please contact Film Whanganui office for more information.
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